Sony D350P Operating Instructions Manual page 117

Symptom
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The tape is ejected when you press
z REC.
Nothing happens when you press
z REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The VCR mechanism needs to be
cleaned.
Control by AV mouse is not possible. • The unit is not compatible with satellite TV receiver AV
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock
and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine.
mouse, etc.
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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